Compass Startup Legal Clinic

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Compass Startup Legal Clinic Compass assists the Montreal startup community by offering free legal information to aspiring entrepreneurs.

Providing pro bono legal and business information to entrepreneurs and startups.

Interested in startup law and helping entrepreneurs? Apply to be a Compass Intake Officer!As an Intake Officer, you’ll w...
09/07/2026

Interested in startup law and helping entrepreneurs? Apply to be a Compass Intake Officer!

As an Intake Officer, you’ll work closely with our Client Experience Manager to accurately and efficiently triage client consultation requests before they are assigned to a 3L caseworker.

Nous recherchons environ trois étudiant(e)s de 1L ou 2L qui démontrent un intérêt marqué pour Compass, qui peuvent consacrer au moins une heure par semaine à ce rôle et qui font preuve d’un grand souci du détail.

Please apply through the Google Form link in our bio by September 13 at 11:59 p.m.

Presenting our Summer 2026 Caseworkers 💼Compass is staffed bg volunteer law students from McGill University's Faculty of...
07/22/2026

Presenting our Summer 2026 Caseworkers 💼
Compass is staffed bg volunteer law students from McGill University's Faculty of Law.

Mustafa is a rising 2L student. As a business owner and caseworker, he enjoys meeting with clients, understanding their creative ideas, and researching different areas of business law. His favourite areas of startup law is corporate formation and intellectual property.

Anh is a rising 2L student with a passion for healthcare and medical technology. She enjoys working with startups to navigate data privacy and product licensing. She manages Compass’ social media presence and is especially excited to build relationships with founders.

Thuraya is a rising 2L student. Her most exciting experience with Compass has been co-presenting a workshop on the fundamentals of startup law for women in entrepreneurship at McGill’s Dobson Centre. She particularly enjoys working with pre-incorporated startups and navigating Canada’s data privacy legislation.

Nancy Tang Chen is a rising 2L caseworker. She is most excited about connecting with passionate entrepreneurs and hearing about their business ideas. Her favourite area of startup law is venture capital funding!

Christiana Agustin is a third-year B.C.L./J.D. candidate at McGill University’s Faculty of Law and a summer student at Torys LLP, currently on secondment with Northleaf Capital Partners. Passionate about community-based advocacy and practical legal support, she brings a strong background in commercial law, corporate strategy, and public policy to her work with the Compass Legal Clinic.

Prior to law school, Christiana spent seven years in senior policy roles within the Canadian federal government. Her public service includes advising cabinet ministers and working within the Prime Minister’s Office, where she led key portfolios across international trade, small business, and social development.

Christiana holds a Master of Public Policy from the Blavatnik School of Government at the University of Oxford and an undergraduate degree in International Development Studies from the University of Toronto.

⭐️ Presenting our executive co-directors ⭐️Jordan is a rising 3L student. She is most excited to run workshops with our ...
07/20/2026

⭐️ Presenting our executive co-directors ⭐️

Jordan is a rising 3L student. She is most excited to run workshops with our partner organizations and support the Canadian startup community. Her favourite area of startup law is labour and employment!

⭐️ Presenting our executive co-directors ⭐️Lara is a rising 3L student. She is especially passionate about supporting st...
07/20/2026

⭐️ Presenting our executive co-directors ⭐️

Lara is a rising 3L student. She is especially passionate about supporting startups with incorporation and governance matters. She is looking forward to continuing to strengthen both internal and external partnerships while contributing to a collaborative environment!

How It Works 💻:1. Book Consultation: book a consultation directly on our website to get yourself started.2. Initial Meet...
07/20/2026

How It Works 💻:

1. Book Consultation: book a consultation directly on our website to get yourself started.

2. Initial Meeting: a caseworker team will contact you to further discuss your needs and identify the relevant legal questions.

3. Research: your caseworker team will do deep and nuanced research regarding your legal questions.

4. Draft: your caseworker team will draft a legal memo that answers all your legal questions.

5. Deliver: your caseworker team will deliver your memo with relevant legal information, and contact information of legal professionals!

Founded in 2016, the Compass Legal Clinic was created to empower Canadian startups, entrepreneurs and investors by provi...
07/20/2026

Founded in 2016, the Compass Legal Clinic was created to empower Canadian startups, entrepreneurs and investors by providing free legal information and fostering networks within the startup ecosystem.

Since then, Compass has greatly expanded its reach by partnering with entrepreneurship hubs and accelerators, ensuring that its resources are accessible to founders and innovators at every stage of growth. Compass is also expanding its efforts into the world of investment, equipping investors with the knowledge needed to protect their interests effectively.

Through its dual initiatives, Compass is dedicated to developing accessible and comprehensive resources in the field of business law, offering support for entrepreneurs and investors alike.

‼️🚨Check out our newest blog! Link in bio!
04/09/2026

‼️🚨Check out our newest blog! Link in bio!

Hiring your friends might feel like the easiest move when building a startup, but it comes with real legal consideration...
04/02/2026

Hiring your friends might feel like the easiest move when building a startup, but it comes with real legal considerations ⚖️

This blog by Jordan Cowie breaks down key issues founders should think about early, from worker classification to legal risk and compliance 📊

Check out our new blog via the link in our bio! 😇

🚨 Interested in learning more about the privacy obligations of Canadian startups? Check out our newest blog! 💻 Link in b...
03/23/2026

🚨 Interested in learning more about the privacy obligations of Canadian startups? Check out our newest blog! 💻 Link in bio! 👀

ESG isn’t just for large corporations. 🌱For early-stage companies, integrating Environmental, Social, and Governance (ES...
03/09/2026

ESG isn’t just for large corporations. 🌱
For early-stage companies, integrating Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) practices early can strengthen governance, attract investors, and support long-term growth.
Our latest blog explores why starting early matters for founders building the next generation of responsible businesses.
Read the full blog at the link in our bio.
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